Archive for February, 2008

A question many homeowners with lawns may ask is: ‘Should I buy a bagging mower or a mulching mower?’ Before making a decision about whether to bag or mulch your lawn, it is best to understand just what bagging & mulching is in the first place. ‘Mulch’ is a collection of organic matter ? typically More >

For us humans, nutrition is considered the foundation of good health & it’s true that the same goes for our animal & pets. There is more. Typically, the meals you eat for yourself are also suitable for your pets ? An animals diet consists of a variety of whole foods enhanced with vitamins & minerals, More >

From keeping the lights off when you do not need them, to using small?scale wind turbines, to using solar panels, to planting trees, there’re many different ways to improve the environment. For example: having a garden that flourishes with plant life will not just create a wonderful, fragrant ambiance, but the oxygen you breathe will More >

Manure remains the best of all fertilisers, with compost running a close second. Whilst the proportion of the three major nutrients that manure contains is rather low, & dollar for dollar artificial fertilisers do give more weight of nitrogen, phosphorus & potassium – manure rots down to make humus to benefit the soil & its More >

Organic gardening & insect chewed up fruits, vegetables & flowers do not have to go together. It’s easy to discover how to protect your garden from harmful insects, maintain fertile soil & healthy plants, without resorting to chemical insecticides & fertilizers by learning about a few, simple techniques. The gardening resource guide “Gardening Made Easy” More >

What is organic gardening? It’s gardening using materials & or matter that comes from compost, manure & other living matter. It’s also a way to garden without using pesticides, insecticides & other harmful ingredients. Organic gardening is an excellent way to grow your trees, shrubs, flowers, vegetables & plants. Spring gardening color. Organic composting comes More >